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Drugs — India

What travelers need to know about drugs in India. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Drugs in India: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

U.S. citizens have been arrested at Indian airports for smuggling narcotics — many said they didn't know they were carrying drugs, so never transport or mail packages that aren't yours.

Arrest and long imprisonment for smuggling

§ U.S. Department of State — India

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